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Atlas maybe the best midsize SUV - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Ken Ayers - April 13 - 8:21 amI traded an Audi Q7 (2007) for an Atlas SEL Premium and I am more than satisfied. More room, more technology, better towing but not as good materials and acceleration. But it was $20,000 less expensive. The comfort, quality of ride on the interstate, quietness of the Atlas at interstate speed is as good or almost as good. The Fender sound system is much better than the Bose I had in the Audi Q7. More room and much easier to get in third row. Easier to enter and exit the back seat (2nd row). Factory towing of 5000 lbs was a plus and my travel trailer (3000 lbs) communicates with the car - turn signals and anti-theft warning. You cannot use a load leveling hitch on any VW product but it pull the trailer as easy as the Audi Q7 did except for acceleration. The Atlas does a good job but not as fast as the Audi. I think for the money this is a great SUV.
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Most Roomy SUV in Class - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Scottow - March 11 - 6:07 pmThis is the only choice in its segment if you need minivan utility and space. The buff books have criticized the old VR6 engine choice in this heavy vehicle, but it has a lengthy history of reliability and I appreciate that VW doesn’t make its customers into crash test dummies. The simple straightforward controls are ergonomic and easy to decipher. Lots of cargo room . The interior is spartan but tremulous attention to detail- very Bauhuas like all VW products. The car is large but easy to maneuver.
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Its a good SUV except.... - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By David L. - February 13 - 2:23 amI was driving a 2011 Chevy Suburban which I loved but I didnt need such a large vehicle anymore and I wanted to get more than 12 mpg. I loved how the new Atlas looked but Ive always heard that you "shouldnt buy the first years edition for a new car model because they need to get the bugs out". I ignored this advice and jumped into a 3-year lease of the SEL with 4Motion. Before I even drove it off the lot, I noticed that there was a gap between the bumper and the grill on the drivers side that didnt exist on the passengers side. The VW staff took some photos that they were going to send to VW Corporate as they thought it was a manufacturing issue that needed to be addressed. I brought the car into the dealership a week later so the issue could be resolved...not a big deal to me. I have now driven the car 2000 miles and here are my thoughts on it. Overall I like the vehicle but I HATE, HATE, HATE the automatic engine turnoff feature that activates whenever the car comes to a stop. The car has an on/off button for this feature on the dash but it turns itself back on every time the car in started. I am hoping that at some point VW will offer an update so the feature can be permanently disabled in the settings. I am guessing that this feature is to help save gas but it is very annoying at times and I tend to feel that it may be a safety issue in certain driving situation...such as when trying to make a left turn across lanes of moving traffic. The on/off feature causes a slight hesitation before the vehicle begins moving again which could be the difference between being involved in an accident or not. If the feature cant be permanently turned off, it would be good if it was deactivated whenever the turn signals were turned on. Another feature I didnt like is the lane departure correction. Depending on the when the painted lines on the road start, stop or swerve, the lane correction feature can quite quickly steer the car to one side unexpectedly. It can be very startling at times and again I feel that it can cause an accident in some situations. Luckily, this feature can be permanently deactivated in the car safety settings...which I did.
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Very Inaccurate MPG estimates - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By LPalace0 - December 23 - 10:27 amWe had the car for 7 days and it has been filled up twice already with gas. Once from the dealership and second time 4 days later. This is my first VW so Im still getting used to the driving experience. I previously owned an Acura MDX, BMW X3, and Porsche Cayenne as far as SUVs and the Atlas seems to have the smallest gas tank at 18 gallons. BUT for some reason a fillup is at 14.7 gallons filling from empty with 25 miles worth of fuel left. The Eco drive mode helps but the MPG estimates are off. Based off the info from the Atlass digital cockpit and vehicle status, Im averaging 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg highway on Normal mode and 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway on Eco. The second fillup, I used premium gas and there wasnt any noticeable differences. I give it 3 Stars for performance and reliability because advertise fuel estimates are not accurate and when I called Kearny Mesa VW service department, they said some bs about the computer is still learning your driving habits. On the plus side, regular gas in a premium vehicle is always nice to the wallet. If you’re having this issue, any suggestions going beyond the dealerships?
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Hard not to be disappointed - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By SonomaHog - December 9 - 4:50 pmWith our minivan on its last legs, we were in the market for a new vehicle that could seat 7 (3 young boys and frequently shuttling their friends) and it looked like the Atlas fit the bill as we loved the styling and had a previous good experience with VW. We purchased an Atlas SE (w/tech) after seriously considering a Honda Pilot on August 10. After 3 weeks is when the problems start. On 9/4/17, my wife heads out to shuttle the kids to school when the EPC check engine light comes on and the car refuses to turn over and start (resulting in the obvious inconvenience and tardiness to class). After contacting VW roadside assistance, who apparently does no additional coordination other than calling the tow company (the local dealership in Fairfield CA had no idea we were coming in, resulting in additional delays), we were provided a loaner Jetta requiring us to change carpooling plans for the week. I fully recognize issues can arise, and it’s how they are dealt with that are important, and why we are disappointed. After 6 days in the dealership (and 115 miles “test driving” added to the car without any explanation), our 5 week old Atlas (now with 1890 miles) was returned with assurance that the issue was resolved (we were told there was a problem with the fuel system). My wife subsequently goes out to clean the car and finds minor/superficial damage to the plastic floor panels in the back as a result of the repairs that were obvious and were not reported which results in us having to call again to explain and coordinate replacement. 7 days later (9/15), we again load up the kids for a long day of soccer, and like groundhog day, the EPC check engine light comes on and the vehicle fails to turn over. After again coordinating a tow, and pushing back on another Jetta to ensure we have enough room for the weeks carpooling, we are back to wondering when and what the issue is. We really want to love the Atlas, but so far it’s hard not to be disappointed and second guess our decision not to go with Honda. Will keep you posted on how this is resolved.
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The Atlas a suv they shouldnt have made. - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Linda - December 6 - 8:51 pmI came in and looked at the Atlas after seeing a commercial for 0 down etc. I didnt know at that time anything about Volkswagen having a new suv. When I walked into the showroom and saw the vehicle, at first I was very impressed seeing that Volkswagen rarely makes appealing looking vehicles. After the lease puchase of the Atlas I realized I should not have obtained this vehicle after all. The interior, although spacious lacks cosmetic appeal. The vehicle, which the salesman told me to have it in Eco drive, which I would imagine saves fuel, constantly cuts off this is very agitating in stop and go driving. I believe some more thought and origination should have been put into this vehicle before the launch. The one I have I cant even add Satellite Radio. Sluggish ride and average looking. Dont purchase. A lot more suvs out that are worth the money.
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Atlas of the North - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Minysoda - November 24 - 12:36 pm4 months/5k miles, no problems noticed since new. Gas mileage a little better than advertised, great room (two big dogs, bikes, kids carseats, etc). Very comfortable ride, quiet, good looks with black 20" wheels. Car starts fine, warms up quick even at -20F. Decent in snow and probably will be better with non-factory tires. Couple things not so perfect: lane assistant is occasionally disconcerting with twitchiness when lanes are not perfectly painted or at road/driveway junctions. Doors have a 3-4" ledge on inside bottom which is bound to be a rust magnet eventually as snow, ice and moisture build up constantly on them. The front and rear sensors for cruise control spacing and warnings are easily obscured by snow/ice. Would be nice to have permanent off feature for the engine shut-off when stopped. That being said, would buy the same car again, we like it and look forward to a long relationship.
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A Great Value! - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By ReflexSilver - July 7 - 9:34 pmWe cross shopped the Atlas with Mazda CX9, Ford Explorer Sport, Acura MDX and XC90. The XC90 was my first choice, however the Atlas gives you 90 percent of what the XC90 does for thousands less. In my opinion the Atlas is a tremendous value, you get more space a better warranty and arguably a more reliable powertrain then the XC90. The XC90 has a slightly nicer interior and has more power but the Atlas SEL comes with remote start, a hands free kick lift gate a pano roof and Android Auto and Apple Car Play etc. I honestly love my Atlas after 2,000 miles and its been headache free.
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This Car Needs More Accolades - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Luke Miracco - May 27 - 11:21 amI have driven in Honda Pilots, Toyota Highlanders, Ford Explorer and GMC Acadia on the lower end and Range Rover, Audio Q7 and BMW X5. This car is priced like the low end but delivers like a high end model. Note I have the SEL and the 20 inch black wheels (a great look), but it really impresses with the sky roof , Apple Play and leatherette interior. What I love the most about the vehicle is the German engineering. The steering and suspension are so supple and responsive. It is a really large vehicle but drives like a smaller more nimble car. This car absolutely deserves more praise. I highly recommend..
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My Blue Beauty (tourmaline blue) 2018 Altas - 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
By Audrey Hammer - May 13 - 10:02 pml LOVE MY 2018 ATLAS! I love everything about it! The look, style, color, comfort.... everything!
